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Coroners Act 2006

Inquiries into causes and circumstances of deaths - Inquiries or further inquiries ordered by Solicitor-General or High Court

95: Inquiry if coroner has failed or refused to open one

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You can ask for an inquiry if you think it's necessary and the coroner hasn't started one. The Solicitor-General or the High Court can order an inquiry to be opened if they think it's necessary or desirable and the responsible coroner hasn't done so. They must follow the rules in clause 15 of Schedule 3.

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Inquiries or further inquiries ordered by Solicitor-General or High Court

95Inquiry if coroner has failed or refused to open one

  1. If satisfied that an inquiry is necessary or desirable and that the responsible coroner has failed or refused to open one, the Solicitor-General or the High Court may order an inquiry to be opened; and in that case an inquiry must be opened and conducted.

  2. This section is subject to clause 15 of Schedule 3.

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  • Section 95(1): amended, on , by section 55 of the Coroners Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 29).